Shop Small, Shop Local: Why Your Haircare Dollars Matter Right Here in Rhode Island
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably ordered a hair product online at least once. You know the drill: You run out of your favorite shampoo, Google it, find it on a giant website, click “buy,” and two days later it magically appears on your doorstep. Convenient? Absolutely. But as someone who loves supporting Rhode Island’s small businesses, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about where we spend our dollars and how much of a difference those dollars can actually make. When it comes to your haircare, there’s a pretty easy way to shop small while still getting the products you love; buying your professional haircare directly from your local salon.
Your Hairdresser Knows Your Hair Better Than Amazon Does. Okay, hear me out. When you buy a shampoo or styling product online, you’re basically guessing. You might read a few reviews, look at some before-and-after photos, or buy whatever happens to be on sale. But your stylist? Your stylist knows your hair. They know whether your hair is fine or thick, dry or oily, color-treated or natural. They know if you’re trying to maintain your blonde, blend your gray, control frizz, add volume, define curls, or repair damage from years of heat styling. That kind of personalized recommendation is something you simply can't get from an algorithm.
Professional Haircare Isn't Just Another Bottle of Shampoo. There’s a reason your stylist recommends professional products. The right shampoo, conditioner, treatment, heat protectant, or styling product can make a huge difference in how your hair looks and feels between salon appointments. Think about it this way: You spend time and money getting your hair colored, highlighted, cut, blown out, or styled. Why not protect that investment at home? Your stylist can help you create a simple routine that works for your actual hair.
And Here's the Rhode Island Part. One of my favorite things about Rhode Island is that we really do have a shop-local culture. We're small enough that you run into people you know everywhere, yet we have an incredible collection of independent businesses, restaurants, salons, boutiques, makers, artists, and entrepreneurs. When you spend $30, $50, or $100 at a local business, that money isn't just disappearing into the internet. It can help pay a local employee, support a local family, help a business stay open and it can help someone continue doing what they love.
Supporting Your Salon Goes Beyond Your Appointment. When you purchase your haircare from Studio B Salon, you're doing more than restocking your shampoo, you're supporting a locally owned Rhode Island business and the people who work there. You're helping support the team, education, continued growth, and the salon itself. You're also keeping your retail dollars within the local business community rather than automatically sending them to a massive online retailer.
But We Know You Love Convenience… And we get it. Sometimes you realize at 9:00 on a Tuesday night that you're completely out of your favorite styling product. You're not driving to Warwick for hairspray. That's why Studio B Salon has something very exciting coming soon!
Studio B Salon Is Launching an Online Store! Yes, you'll soon be able to shop your favorite professional haircare products from Studio B Salon online. So when you run out of your shampoo, conditioner, styling cream, heat protectant, or other salon favorites, you'll be able to reorder from the comfort of your own home. You get the convenience of online shopping without giving up the opportunity to support a local Rhode Island business. It's basically the best of both worlds! And if you're not sure what you should be using? Ask your stylist before you order! That's one of the biggest perks of purchasing your professional haircare through your salon.
Let's Keep Rhode Island Small Business Strong! We don't need to stop shopping online or stop looking for a good deal, but when there's a local option, consider choosing it. Because behind that local business is a person, a family, a team and a dream. Every appointment, product purchase, gift card, review, recommendation, and social media share helps keep that dream going. So the next time you're at Studio B Salon, take a look at their retail shelves and ask your stylist what they recommend for your hair. And keep an eye out for the launch of their new online store, coming soon! You can have great hair, support a Rhode Island small business, and have your favorite products delivered to your door. That's a win-win in my book!
Shop small. Shop local. Support Rhode Island. And keep your hair looking amazing while you're at it.